Mumbai: Salaried taxpayers claiming House Rent Allowance (HRA) under the Income-Tax (I-T) Act, face tighter disclosure norms from April 1, 2026, with the introduction of a new declaration format: Form 124 which replaces the earlier Form 12BB and requires additional details to curb misuse.Employees are required to submit this form to their employers for the…
India’s emerging badminton talent Ayush Shetty is on the cusp of a historic achievement as he gears up to face China’s Shi Yu Qi in the men’s singles final of the Badminton Asia Championships on Sunday.The 20-year-old has been the breakout star of the tournament, putting together an impressive run against some of the world’s…
With the Moon positioned in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, today calls for a disciplined approach, emphasizing unwavering commitment to long-term goals rather than momentary accolades. Engaging in structured activities and honoring commitments will yield fruitful results. To enhance productivity, it is wise to steer clear of extraneous responsibilities. This period serves as a reminder to prioritize…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with RR talent spotter Akshay Karanje NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is the toast of the nation. It’s still early days in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League but the left-hander has everyone talking again. If last season was about his age and fearlessness, this season his audacity in taking on…
Lata Mangeshkar once shared a personal regret about Michael Jackson, saying she never got the chance to meet the global pop icon. The legendary Indian playback singer, who died on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92, paid tribute to Jackson with words that reflected deep respect and sadness. She called him one of…
Suryakumar Yadav‘s poor run in the IPL 2026 continued on Sunday, as the Mumbai Indians batter was dismissed for a first-ball duck in the first innings of his team’s match against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Surya fell on the last ball of the third over, giving Bhuvneshwar Kumar his second wicket in two balls….
Roll up your sleeves, Pisces. This is not a lazy day. Mars asks for hard work, and Saturn makes you earn your results step by step. The good news is that courage and extra effort will bring success. If you keep moving, the day will reward you.You may feel that every task needs one more…
Actor and environmental advocate Dia Mirza has responded to criticism surrounding her recent remarks linking patriarchy to climate change, asserting that her comments were misunderstood and reiterating that she stands by her views.The actor took to Instagram to share a detailed note explaining that she was referring to patriarchal systems and power structures rather than…
Indian cricket team (PTI) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called for a shift in the way Indian cricket views success, urging the team and its supporters to put the interests of the collective ahead of individual stars.Gavaskar, who is currently in Singapore for the felicitation of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team, believes the focus…
Stock market holiday today Investors will have a break from domestic equity trading on Friday as the stock market remains closed for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. October 2, 2026, is listed as a full trading holiday in the 2026 market calendar, with both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) shut for regular…
